Dr. Hamid Barkhordar, DDS, MMSc, oversees the general dentistry team at Dentist of Bixby Knolls. From routine cleanings through complex restorative work, the approach is the same. Listen to the patient, plan carefully, use modern technology, and treat the person in the chair like the only patient that matters. That is the standard he sets and the team carries it through every visit.
Dr. Hamid handles a full range of general and family dental services at Dentist of Bixby Knolls, from routine preventive care through complex restorative work.
“Kids need to go to a practice that understands children's dental development, space maintenance, and overall jaw growth patterns.”
Every plan at Dentist of Bixby Knolls starts the same way. Dr. Hamid asks what you want from your dental care, then builds the path to get there. Routine cleaning, restorative work, cosmetic upgrades, all of it shaped by the patient's priorities, not a default sequence of procedures.
That listen-first approach changed early in Dr. Hamid's career. He realized the ideal treatment plan he had in mind was not always what the patient actually wanted. From that point on, every conversation has started with the patient's goals.
Dr. Hamid earned his dental degree at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, one of the country's most respected dental schools, before completing advanced training at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. That dual training shapes everything from a routine check up through a complex restorative case at Dentist of Bixby Knolls.
Outside of Dentist of Bixby Knolls, Dr. Hamid is a hands-on father of three. He cooks his kids breakfast every morning, often making something different for each of them. The same patience and care goes into every patient plan.
Dr. Hamid sees the full family. Kids growing into their adult teeth, parents managing routine care, grandparents with complex restorative needs. Kids especially benefit from a dentist who actually understands jaw growth and dental development, not one who just markets to families. In Dr. Hamid's own words: Kids need to go to a practice that understands children's dental development, space maintenance, and overall jaw growth patterns.
Routine check ups, preventive care, and early evaluation of bite and alignment. Dr. Hamid's orthodontic background means children at Dentist of Bixby Knolls are watched for alignment issues from an early age, which often makes any future treatment simpler.
Preventive care, fillings, crowns and bridges, root canals, extractions, dental implants, and cosmetic options for patients who want to refresh their smile. Whatever the goal, Dr. Hamid plans every case around the patient's actual priorities.
Dr. Hamid is uncompromising on a few things. He will not use outdated equipment or technology to save money. He will not cut corners on planning. And he will not push procedures that are not right for the patient just because they are more profitable.
I think there is an over-usage of crowns and veneers for patients that could be better served using orthodontic treatment options,
he says. That kind of honest, patient-first thinking is the standard at Dentist of Bixby Knolls and at every practice under his name.
Same week appointments often available
A patient-first approach from the first phone call
Comprehensive treatment planning that respects your budget
No-interest financing options to spread treatment costs
Up-to-date dental technology in every operatory
Bilingual staff (Hablamos Español)
Whether it's your first visit or a follow up, Dentist of Bixby Knolls is ready when you are. Call (562) 287-5175 or request your appointment online.
REQUEST APPOINTMENTDr. Hamid offers comprehensive general dentistry at Dentist of Bixby Knolls, including routine cleanings and check ups, fillings, crowns and bridges, dental implants, root canals, tooth extractions, cosmetic work such as teeth whitening and veneers, and emergency dental appointments. As a USC trained dentist with advanced training at Harvard, he handles both routine care and more complex restorative cases.
Yes. Dentist of Bixby Knolls is accepting new patients of every age. Call the office at (562) 287-5175 or request your appointment online and the front desk will get you scheduled, often within the same week.
Yes. Dr. Hamid sees patients of every age, from children to adults to grandparents. His orthodontic background also means kids benefit from early bite and alignment evaluation, which often makes any future treatment simpler.
Dentist of Bixby Knolls works with most major dental insurance plans. The team can help you understand your coverage and out-of-pocket costs before any treatment starts. For questions about your specific plan, call (562) 287-5175 and the front desk will walk you through what is covered.
Yes. Dental emergencies get priority at Dentist of Bixby Knolls. If you are in pain, have a broken or knocked out tooth, or have any other urgent dental concern, call (562) 287-5175 and the team will fit you in as soon as possible.
Your first visit starts with a conversation, not a procedure. Dr. Hamid asks about your dental history, your current concerns, and what you actually want from your dental care. From there, the team does a comprehensive exam, takes any imaging needed, and builds a treatment plan with you, not for you. Most patients tell us they leave feeling like they understand their dental health for the first time.
Dr. Hamid recommends every six months for a routine check up and cleaning. As he puts it: When you don't get routine care, that's usually when treatment becomes more complex and invasive.
Sticking to the six-month cadence is the simplest, cheapest way to keep your dental health in good shape.
Looking for braces or Invisalign? Meet Dr. Hamid as your orthodontist at Dentist of Bixby Knolls.
